South Korea Public Holidays 2026
February
Seollal
Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations.
Seollal Holiday
Seollal Holiday is a public holiday in South Korea
Valentine's Day
February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
March
April
May
Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Children's Day
Children's Day is a public holiday in South Korea
Day off for Children's Day
Children's Day is a public holiday in South Korea
Parents' Day
Parents' Day is a observance in South Korea
Teacher's Day
Teacher's Day is a observance in South Korea
Buddha's Birthday
Buddha's Birthday is a public holiday in South Korea
Day off for Buddha's Birthday
Buddha's Birthday is a public holiday in South Korea
Buddha's Birthday Holiday
Buddha's Birthday Holiday is a public holiday in South Korea
June
August
September
October
Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day is a observance in South Korea
National Foundation Day
National Foundation Day is a national holiday in South Korea
Day off for National Foundation Day
National Foundation Day is a national holiday in South Korea
Day off for Chuseok Holiday
Chuseok Holiday is a public holiday in South Korea
Hangeul Proclamation Day
Hangeul Proclamation Day is a national holiday in South Korea
Day off for Hangeul Proclamation Day
Hangeul Proclamation Day is a national holiday in South Korea
Halloween
Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year.
December
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.